{"product_id":"zinsser-ready-patch-professional-spackling-patching-compound-gallon","title":"Zinsser Ready Patch Professional Spackling \u0026 Patching Compound, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinsser MH Ready Patch Professional Spackling \u0026amp; Patching Compound combines the workability of spackling paste with the strength of plaster. Rust-Oleum describes it as smooth, easy to apply and sand, and very hard when cured, for holes, cracks and gouges in wood, drywall, plaster, metal and masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFills holes, cracks and gouges in wood, hardboard, metal, drywall, cured plaster and masonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdheres to glossy surfaces such as metal and tile when clean and sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be primed or painted when dry to the touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-white; soap-and-water cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified alkyd spackling and patching compound, off-white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 sq ft per gallon at 1\/8 inch thick (varies with depth of the cavities filled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDry times\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch 1 hour, handle 2 hours (70-80 F, 50% RH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApply at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-90 F, humidity below 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVOC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolids\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47% by volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4421\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1\/8 inch thick, one gallon covers about 13 sq ft; most nail-hole and crack repairs use far less. Coverage depends on the depth and size of what you fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the surface is clean, dry and sound. Wash off dirt and grime, rinse and let dry. Sand or scrape away poorly adhering coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a 1 inch putty knife for nail holes and cracks or a 2 inch knife for larger gouges. Spread over the hole and remove the excess until smooth and flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor holes wider and deeper than 1\/4 inch, apply two or more coats. Prime or paint when dry to the touch, or let it dry fully before sanding smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-prime patched areas, then prime the whole surface before painting. Clean tools with soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady Patch cures very hard and may be harder to sand after drying overnight. Fill very deep holes with an epoxy wood filler or cement patch, and use caulk where caulk belongs. Removing old paint can release toxic lead dust; see the data sheet for lead-safe practices. Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rustoleum.com\/-\/media\/8C5C3E4406914D9AB1B52CFDC7CBBCA2.pdf\"\u003eReady Patch technical data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop related\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drywall-repair\"\u003edrywall repair and spackle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/primers-sealers\"\u003eprimers and sealers\u003c\/a\u003e or more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zinsser\"\u003eZinsser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zinsser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67747471819062,"sku":"RO-4421","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9750\/0726\/files\/047719044215.jpg?v=1792174996","url":"https:\/\/projectweekenddiy.com\/products\/zinsser-ready-patch-professional-spackling-patching-compound-gallon","provider":"Project Weekend DIY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}